PEG-10 Lanolin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Polyethylene Glycol 10 Lanolin, PEG-10 Wool Grease
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Not Clean
Lanolin, ethoxylated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
CAS #
61790-81-6
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Lanolin, the traditional emollient from sheep's wool used for centuries in creams and ointments, combined with PEG polymers in the 20th century. Developed to improve the spreadability and water-solubility of this natural wax.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR